We are seeking an exceptional Head Bartender to join the pre-opening team of Delano London. Based primarily in Rose Bar, you'll be a senior craft and service presence behind the bar, helping establish the drinks culture, standards and energy of one of Delano London's key social spaces.
What you'll do...
- Lead by example behind the bar, delivering consistently excellent cocktails, drinks and guest interactions throughout service.
- Support the Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager in establishing recipes, specifications, mise en place and service standards for the opening.
- Guide bartenders and bar backs during service, allocating tasks, maintaining pace and ensuring the bar remains organised and guest-focused.
- Develop deep knowledge of the cocktail list, spirits, wines, beers and non-alcoholic offer and communicate that knowledge with confidence and personality.
- Engage guests naturally, make thoughtful recommendations and help create the atmosphere and social energy of Rose Bar.
- Ensure every drink is prepared to specification with strong attention to taste, presentation, glassware, garnish and temperature.
- Maintain excellent opening, closing, cleaning and stock rotation standards and ensure mise en place is always service-ready.
- Support stock counts, requisitions, transfers and wastage controls and flag variances or shortages promptly.
- Coach and train the bar team on techniques, recipes, product knowledge and responsible alcohol service.
- Work closely with the floor team to maintain smooth ticket times, communication and table service.
- Support events, VIP moments, menu tastings and beverage activations across Food & Beverage.
- Maintain full compliance with licensing, food safety, Health & Safety and company procedures.